The average train between Croydon and Bradford takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Croydon to Bradford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Croydon and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Bradford at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Bradford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Croydon to Bradford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from King's Cross station.
Croydon to Bradford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Croydon to Bradford train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Croydon and Bradford is 290.3 km. The road distance is 334 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 10m.